Excitement

However, Dugu Bo still hesitated over whether to take Oscar to his hidden treasure ground. After all, it was the foundation of his current strength.

But when he thought of Oscar's ability to refine pills, Dugu Bo decided after some hesitation to take him there for a look. If Oscar happened to recognize the herbs inside, then he would have something that could help Dugu Yan.

Dugu Bo had no regrets left in this life. The only person he truly cared about was his granddaughter.

Their family had suffered from the Jade Scale Snake Poison, forcing him to endure the pain of a white-haired man sending off black-haired ones. Dugu Yan had lost her parents' companionship at a young age.

The person Dugu Bo felt most sorry for in this life was Dugu Yan. That was also why he had doted on her so much in the original story.

Oscar could tell that Dugu Bo spoiled Dugu Yan immensely. However, at this stage, Dugu Yan had yet to experience much of the world and behaved entirely like a young girl.

The queen-bee aura she had in the original story had not yet been developed, which made for quite a nice contrast.

After all, Dugu Yan's figure and looks were both exceptional. Whether she was a cold and aloof mature woman or a cute, bashful girl next door, she was rather attractive to Oscar.

That was precisely why Oscar planned to start with Dugu Yan. Whether it was her figure or her appearance, she was top-notch.

If he started with Dugu Yan, he might be able to obtain the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well while also gaining a wife.

Of course, that was naturally the ideal outcome.

As for Ning Rongrong, his original wife in the story, to be honest, Oscar did not have that much desire for her. If he got together with Ning Rongrong, there was a very high chance that he would end up joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Even if he could become a god alongside Tang San, he would not have much of a life of his own. His entire life would revolve around the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Ning Rongrong.

After all, Ning Rongrong was not only Ning Fengzhi's most cherished daughter, but also the heir Ning Fengzhi had personally chosen.

Dugu Yan was different. She too was cherished by a Titled Douluo grandfather, but Dugu Bo had no faction of his own. Oscar would basically face no restrictions and would have plenty of opportunities to make use of his abilities.

Moreover, if he got together with Dugu Yan, he could enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Once he obtained the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Oscar would no longer need to rely on Tang San or anyone else.

Looking at the original story as a whole, the true foundation of Tang San's rise was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Without it, Shrek Academy could never have succeeded in the tournament, and everything in the future might have changed.

So long as Oscar obtained the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, his ambitions could be fully realized.

However, Oscar also knew that if he wanted to fulfill those ambitions, he had less than twenty years left to grow. In the original story, the Soul Hunting Operation would erupt when the Shrek Seven Devils were twenty years old, when Oscar himself would be around twenty-one or twenty-two.

At that time, Spirit Hall would reveal its towering ambitions. The pressure Oscar had to face would certainly not be small.

Since they were merely chatting casually, and the conversation had reached this point, Dugu Bo nodded. "If that's the case, then that would be for the best."

"This old man cannot take advantage of you for nothing. If you can truly refine pills suitable for Yan Yan, then this old man will agree to one condition of yours. How about it?"

Hearing this, Oscar nodded excitedly in response.

Others might have said such words casually, but Dugu Bo's promise was absolutely genuine. Anyone who had read the original story knew that Dugu Bo was a man who clearly distinguished love from hate.

Although this was now a real world rather than the original story, Oscar could still sense the sincerity in Dugu Bo's words.

Someone like Dugu Bo would not deign to toy with a child like Oscar. After all, a Titled Douluo's reputation was extremely important.

"I don't have any medicinal ingredients on hand for the time being, but I have a treasure ground. When the time comes, I'll trouble you to spare some time so I can take you there. If you can find suitable medicinal ingredients within and refine pills appropriate for Yan Yan's advancement, my offer will still stand," Dugu Bo continued after seeing Oscar nod.

The moment Oscar heard that, his mind suddenly buzzed. A treasure ground? Could he be referring to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? Oscar was so excited that he was momentarily at a loss. He had originally thought he would need to spend a great deal of effort persuading Dugu Bo, but Dugu Bo was directly offering to take him to the treasure ground?

Still, in order to confirm whether it was what he thought, Oscar casually asked, "Senior's treasure ground should be in Heaven Dou City, right? I happen to want to look around Heaven Dou City when the time comes, so it would be on the way and wouldn't delay us."

"Besides, if I can help Senior, there's no need to speak of conditions. I'm friends with Dugu Yan now, after all. Isn't it only natural for friends to help each other?"

Dugu Yan smiled awkwardly upon hearing that and said things like how she would have to trouble him.

Dugu Bo knew that Oscar was being polite, though it was also possible that he meant it sincerely. Still, whether it was mere courtesy or not, he enjoyed hearing those words.

However, his treasure ground was not in Heaven Dou City and was not on the way, so Dugu Bo explained, "My treasure ground isn't in Heaven Dou City, but it won't delay you for long. It's in Sunset Forest, only half a day's journey from here."

Hearing that, Oscar nodded casually on the surface and replied offhandedly, "Then that's even better."

But in truth, Oscar's heart was practically leaping out of his chest. Dugu Bo's treasure ground, located in Sunset Forest, filled with medicinal herbs—was that difficult to guess?

It was not difficult at all, and there was only one answer: the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! Oscar simply had not expected that getting into Sunset Forest would be so easy. He got in after one meal of grilled meat? Tang San had been knocked unconscious and abducted by Dugu Bo in the original story, and he had nearly been tortured to death by Dugu Bo along the way. The process had been utterly terrifying.

Compared to the original story, Oscar was far too lucky. He had merely eaten some grilled meat, chatted for a while, and received this opportunity.

Of course, that was also because the timing of their encounters was different. All that could be said was that Oscar was truly lucky.

Moreover, Oscar happened to possess qualities Dugu Bo liked. Dugu Bo had developed a favorable impression of this young man while also forming a few thoughts of his own. Thoughts determined one's mindset, and one's mindset determined one's actions.

Although Oscar was already wildly excited inside, he did not dare show a trace of it outwardly. If he gave himself away, not only would this opportunity be gone, he might never get another one.

Oscar concealed his thoughts and sincerely discussed various matters with Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo grew increasingly appreciative of this young man.

It was one thing for him to be talented, but he was also so hardworking? Wasn't he the perfect candidate for a grandson-in-law?

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